Aneel Aranha is an author, preacher, and evangelist who has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people around the world. You can find a huge selection of his reflections, articles, sermons, songs and other resources on his website www.aneelaranha.com. This daily podcast brings you very short messages of hope and encouragement for these difficult times.
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John 21:24-25 concludes the Gospel with an affirmation of its truthfulness and a hint at the vastness of Jesus' ministry, challenging us to continually seek to know Him more.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 21:20-23, Jesus responds to Peter's question about John, teaching us to focus on our own path of discipleship rather than comparing ourselves to others.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 21:18-19, Jesus foretells Peter's martyrdom and calls him to follow, teaching us about the cost of discipleship and glorifying God through our lives.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 21:15-17, Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me?” revealing different types of love and teaching us about growth in our relationship with Christ.Av Aneel Aranha
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John 21:7-14 depicts Jesus serving breakfast to His disciples after a miraculous catch, teaching us about recognizing Christ and His intimate care for us.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 21:4-6, Jesus guides the disciples to an abundant catch, teaching us about obedience, divine guidance, and recognizing Christ in our daily lives.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 21:1-3, the disciples' return to fishing teaches us about our tendency to retreat to the familiar in uncertain times and our need for Christ's guidance.Av Aneel Aranha
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John 20:30-31 reveals the purpose of John's Gospel: to lead readers to faith in Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, resulting in life in his name.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 20:24-29, Thomas's journey from doubt to faith teaches us about Jesus' patience with our questions and the blessing of believing without seeing.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 20:19-23, Jesus appears to his disciples, offering peace, joy, and empowerment for mission through the Holy Spirit.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 20:11-18, Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene teaches us about personal encounters with Christ, persistent faith, and the call to share the good news.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 20:3-10, Peter and John's response to the empty tomb teaches us about investigating faith, personal belief journeys, and the centrality of the resurrection.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 20:1-2, Mary Magdalene's discovery of the empty tomb teaches us about seeking Jesus in dark times and the unexpected nature of God's work.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:38-42, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus boldly step forward to give Jesus an honorable burial, a prelude to the hope of resurrection.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:31-37, the piercing of Jesus' side fulfills prophecy and symbolizes the cleansing and life-giving power of his death.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:28-30, we witness the final moments of Jesus' life, his declaration of victory, and the completion of his mission of love and redemption.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:25-27, even from the cross, Jesus makes provision for his mother and models the creation of a new spiritual family in the church.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:23-24, the soldiers cast lots for Jesus' garments, fulfilling prophecy and symbolizing his humiliation and the unity of his life and mission.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:19-22, the inscription on Jesus' cross proclaims the truth of his identity as the King of the Jews, challenging us to embrace his kingship in our lives.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:17-18, we witness the crucifixion of Jesus, the ultimate display of God's love and the paradoxical wisdom of the cross.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:12-16, the Jewish leaders manipulate the crowd to demand Jesus' crucifixion, and Pilate ultimately capitulates to the pressure, rejecting the truth for political expediency.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:8-11, Jesus' interaction with Pilate reveals the true nature of power and authority, and the gravity of rejecting the Son of God.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:4-7, we see the contrast between Pilate's declaration of Jesus' innocence and the religious leaders' demand for his crucifixion.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 19:1-3, we witness the profound humiliation of Jesus as he is flogged, mocked, and crowned with thorns by the Roman soldiers.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 18:38-40, Pilate offers the crowd a choice between Jesus and Barabbas, a choice that still confronts us today.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 18:38a, Pilate's question "What is truth?" echoes through history, challenging us to seek the truth found in Jesus Christ.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 18:33-37, Jesus stands before Pilate and declares the nature of his kingdom - a kingdom of truth that challenges our allegiance.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 18:29-32, we see the unjust political maneuverings in Jesus' trial before Pilate, and the sovereign plan of God at work even through man's injustice.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 18:28, we see Jesus brought before Pilate, where the Jewish leaders reveal their hypocrisy and their desire for Jesus' execution, fulfilling Jesus' own predictions about his death.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 18:25-27, we see the fulfillment of Jesus' prediction about Peter's denial, a sobering reminder of human weakness and the power of God's grace.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 18:19-24, we see Jesus being unfairly interrogated by Annas, revealing his courage, integrity, and commitment to truth in the face of opposition.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 18:15-18, we witness Peter's first denial of Jesus, a reminder of our own human weakness and the unfailing grace of Christ.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 18:10-14, we see Peter's misguided attempt to defend Jesus, Christ's resolute obedience in the face of arrest, and the opposition of the religious authorities.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 18:1-9, we witness the betrayal and arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, where he reveals his divine identity and sacrificial love.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 17:24-26, Jesus expresses his deep desire for his followers to be with him, to see his glory, and to experience the Father's love and his own indwelling presence.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 17:20-23, Jesus prays for the unity of all believers, a unity that reflects the oneness of the Trinity and bears witness to God's love in the world.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 17:6-13, Jesus prays for his disciples, thanking the Father for them, asking for their protection and unity, and affirming their role in bringing him glory.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 17:1-5, Jesus prays for his glorification, which is rooted in his desire to glorify the Father and give eternal life to those who know him.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 16:33, Jesus offers his disciples the gift of peace, not the absence of trouble but the assurance of his victory over the world.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 16:29-32, the disciples declare their belief in Jesus, but he warns them of coming trials and the need for a faith that endures.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 16:25-28, Jesus promises a time of plain speaking about the Father and reaffirms the Father's direct love for those who believe in Christ.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 16:23-24, Jesus invites his disciples to pray directly to the Father in his name, with the promise of answered prayer and complete joy.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 16:19-22, Jesus comforts his disciples with the promise that their sorrow will turn to joy, just as David experienced in Psalm 30.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 16:16-18, Jesus speaks of "a little while," pointing to his death, resurrection, and the hope of his second coming.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 16:12-15, Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth through Scripture, inner witness, and wise counsel, all to glorify Jesus.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 16:8-11, Jesus reveals the Holy Spirit's work of convicting the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment — a work that points us to our need for Christ.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 16:4b-7, Jesus explains why his departure was necessary for the Holy Spirit to come, revealing a crucial aspect of God's plan of redemption.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 16:1-4a, Jesus prepares his disciples for the persecution they will face, equipping them to stand firm in their faith.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 15:26-27, Jesus reveals the role of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate and the Spirit of truth who testifies about Jesus and our identity in him.Av Aneel Aranha
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In John 15:22-25, Jesus exposes the guilt of the world and the irrational hatred directed at him and his followers.Av Aneel Aranha
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